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Syrian army declares closed military zone east of Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurds

The army's statement on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) said armed groups should withdraw to the area east of the Euphrates River

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:02 pm

Trump to attend World Economic Forum meet in Davos; strong India delegation expected, organisers say

WEF President and CEO Borge Brende said the five-day annual meeting beginning January 18 will have a hard look at Ukraine, Gaza and Latin America, including Venezuela

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:02 pm

China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as PM Carney visits Beijing

The government bristled at former U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to strengthen relations with Europe, Australia, India, Canada and others to confront China

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

USDP Claims Sweeping Wins in Second Phase of Juntas Election

Prominent regime figures secured seats as opposition candidates alleged irregularities and advance-vote manipulation.

The Irrawaddy 13 Jan 2026 6:12 pm

Daily Quiz: On Somaliland and South Yemen

In recent weeks, Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state while across the Gulf of Aden, separatist factions renewed calls for the re-establishment of South Yemen. A quiz on the two breakaway regions

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

Indonesia says environmental restoration Is Vvtal for human survival

Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono has warned that environmental restoration is not merely an option but ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

INFIFORCE's Isabella Bai at CES 2026: China is Moving from Manufacturing to Defining Next-Gen Embodied Intelligence

Isabella Bai, Founder and CEO of INFIFORCE, has pointed out the core bottleneck of AI industry at the Not Quite ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 2:30 pm

Prabowo's visit reinforces commitment to IKN development: Lawmaker

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his full support for the development of Indonesias future capital, ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 2:29 pm

Ukraine says it hit Russian drone factory in Rostov region

The destruction of this facility will reduce the enemys capacity to produce drones and weaken the Russian aggressors ability to strike civilian targets on Ukrainian territory, says the Ukrainian military

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 2:10 pm

Prabowo targets energy self-sufficiency in five years via solar power

President Prabowo Subianto stated that he aims to optimize solar power plants nationwide to achieve energy ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 1:56 pm

InfiMotion Technology Showcases Leading E-Drive Solutions at CES 2026

As the premier global tech event kicking off the new year, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) opened grandly in Las ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 1:53 pm

Indonesia prioritizes equitable internet access for education

Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is prioritizing efforts to expand ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 1:41 pm

Indonesia, Azerbaijan explore deeper cultural and literary cooperation

Indonesias Ministry of Culture has begun exploring broader cooperation with the government of Azerbaijan in the ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 1:28 pm

From Experiment to Community: iQIYI's Two AI Initiatives Spotlight the Human Core of Creation

iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, is redefining creative collaboration by integrating AI into ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 12:25 pm

Govt continues economic package program to maintain growth

The Indonesian government decided to continue the provision of the Economic Package Program in 2026 as part of its ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 12:22 pm

Football vision, talents, fans lure Herdman to coach Indonesia

English football manager John Herdman stated that a clear vision, quality players, and fanatic football fans played a ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 12:20 pm

Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler as Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific

Schaeffler, the leading motion technology company, announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 12:08 pm

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

While improvements were recorded in heavy-emitting sectors like industry, agriculture and transport, they remained virtually flat in energy and waste treatment, Citepa, a non-profit organisation, says

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:05 pm

Fans bid farewell to Indian Idol winner who was 'pride' of Gorkha community

Prashant Tamang, who won the popular Indian Idol reality show in 2007, died this week at the age of 43.

BBC 13 Jan 2026 11:56 am

Minister inaugurates 14 revitalized schools in South Kalimantan

Indonesias Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Muti officially reopened 14 schools in South ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 11:36 am

North Sumatra allocates Rp430 billion for post-disaster recovery

Governor Bobby Nasution announced Rp430 billion (US$27.2 million) for North Sumatra recovery, prioritizing ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 11:22 am

Indonesian expert backs local foods over cow's milk for children

A nutritionist at Indonesias top referral hospital says childrens protein and calcium needs can be met ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 11:02 am

Taiwan says reached 'general consensus' with U.S. on trade deal

Both sides are currently discussing the schedule for a concluding meeting, and an announcement will be made once it is confirmed, the Office of Trade Negotiations said in a statement.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 10:59 am

Indonesia targets completion of 35 fishermen villages by Jan 2026

The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry aims to complete the construction of 35 Red and White Fishermen ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 10:52 am

East Java leads Sekolah Rakyat program rollout with 26 schools

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said her province currently hosts 26 fully operational schools under the ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 10:44 am

Indonesia's defense minister highlights Bosnia ties with mosque visit

Indonesias Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited the Soeharto Mosque in Sarajevo during an official trip ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 10:10 am

U.S. lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

The lawmakers will meet with high-level Danish and Greenlandic government officials and business leaders, according to the aide, granted anonymity ahead of a formal announcement

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 10:09 am

U.S. accuses Russia of dangerous and inexplicable escalation of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States is accusing Russia of a dangerous and inexplicable escalation of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 10:08 am

Southern Lampung police hunt ringleader after 122-kg meth bust

Indonesian police are hunting the alleged ringleader of a national methamphetamine syndicate after officers foiled the ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 10:03 am

Indonesia builds foundation in becoming global food leader

The late President Soekarno once said, Food matters are the life and death of a nation. He conveyed ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 9:46 am

Minister Sjamsoeddin seeks closer defense partnership with Pakistan

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin is striving to strengthen defense cooperation with the Pakistani ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 9:44 am

Village co-ops to tackle job scarcity, says Cooperatives Minister

Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives program is designed as a ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 9:41 am

Indonesia confident of 16--17.6M foreign tourist arrivals in 2026

The Indonesian government is confident in achieving the target of 16 million to 17.6 million foreign tourist visits by ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 9:07 am

Iran protest Live: U.S. officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran

The death toll from Irans nationwide protests has reached at least 646 people killed, with the number expected to rise further, says activists

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:05 am

Balikpapan refinery revamp cuts fuel imports by 5.8M KL: Lahadalia

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, said the Balikpapan Refinery revitalization project, ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 8:34 am

Indonesia announces US$6 billion downstreaming projects

President Prabowo Subianto announced that a slate of downstreaming projects valued at US$6 billion will break ground ...

Antara News 13 Jan 2026 7:30 am

Minnesota sue Trump admin to stop immigration crackdown

The lawsuit accuses the Republican Trump administration of violating free speech rights by targeting a progressive state that favours Democrats and welcomes immigrants

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:00 am

Trump says working well with Venezuelas new leaders, open to meeting

Donald Trumps upbeat remarks came just over a week after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was seized in a U.S. special forces raid and brought to New York to face drug trafficking charges

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 11:35 pm

Balikpapan RDMP boosts national energy self-sufficiency: Minister

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the operation of the Balikpapan Refinery Development Master ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 11:07 pm

Ex-refugee takes over as UNHCR chief

A former Iraqi president, Barham Salih, 65, became the first former head of state to run the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) at the start of the year

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 11:04 pm

North Sumatra's Medan has returned to normal post-disaster: Minister

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said that Medanis among the regions that have returned to normal following a ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 10:29 pm

President targets 82 mln beneficiaries MBG by the end of 2026

President Prabowo Subianto said the government is targeting 82 million beneficiaries of the Free Nutritional Meal ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 10:17 pm

Indonesia to begin 34 waste-to-energy projects, Prabowo says

President Prabowo Subianto announced on Monday that Indonesia will begin 34 waste-to-energy (WtE) projects this year as ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 9:40 pm

Indonesia targets ending fuel aviation imports by 2027

The Indonesian government plans to halt aviation fuel imports starting in 2027 as part of its energy self-sufficiency ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 9:15 pm

Prabowo reports 20 percent fertilizer price cut, higher farmer welfare

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his government has reduced fertilizer prices by 20 percent through major ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 9:12 pm

Prabowo makes first presidential visit to new capital Nusantara

President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Indonesias new capital, Nusantara (IKN), located in North Penajam Paser ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 8:33 pm

Nine areas in North Sulawesi are at risk of extreme weather: BMKG

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned that nine districts and cities in North Sulawesi ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 8:09 pm

Indonesia aims to enroll 500,000 students in People's Schools by 2030

Indonesia aims to enroll more than 500,000 students in its Peoples Schools program by 2030 as the ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 7:53 pm

BMKG warns of peak rainy season in West Nusa Tenggara

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has urged residents of West Nusa Tenggara to remain alert as ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 7:49 pm

Prabowo targets 60,000 village cooperatives by end-2026

Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto has set a target of operating at least 60,000 Red and White ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 7:32 pm

Prabowo inaugurates Indonesia's largest oil refinery in Balikpapan

President Prabowo Subianto on Monday inaugurated the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project at Refinery Unit V ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 7:25 pm

Indonesian govt answers public concern, plans mass school renovations

An Indonesian minister on Monday responded to public concerns that the national education policy is overly focused on ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 7:18 pm

Urban village heads frontline in disaster handling: BPBD

The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has reminded urban village heads of their role as the front line in flood ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 6:49 pm

Indonesia plans single-price rice policy starting 2026

The Indonesian government plans to implement a national single-price rice policy starting in 2026 to reduce price ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 6:23 pm

Sekolah Rakyat boosts students health and learning within 6 months

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said the Sekolah Rakyat program has delivered tangible improvements in ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 6:09 pm

Myanmar Junta Election Inspector Killed in Magwe Ambush

Death toll mounts amid resistance to poll widely seen as a scam to prolong military rule.

The Irrawaddy 12 Jan 2026 5:50 pm

Prabowo opens 166 Sekolah Rakyat tuition-free schools nationwide

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 166 tuitionfree schools dedicated to children from economically ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 5:47 pm

Pope Leo meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at Vatican

In a major foreign policy speech on Friday, the Pope decried the use of military force as a means of achieving diplomatic goals and called for human rights to be protected in Venezuela

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 5:39 pm

Heavy rain disrupts 109 flights at Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta Airport

Some 109 flights experienced a delay at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Monday due to bad ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 5:14 pm

Myanmar Junta Keeps Pushing Revival of China-Backed Hydropower Project

Coinciding with Kachin State Day, another posse of senior regime figures descend on Myitkina to tout the benefits of the long-shelved China-backed dam project.

The Irrawaddy 12 Jan 2026 5:02 pm

Disaster risks in Greater Jakarta: floods, seism, urban challenges

During the rainy season of late 2025 and early 2026, several regions in Indonesia experienced hydrometeorological ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 4:50 pm

Inequality top economic concern for youth globally: WEF survey

The World Economic Forums Youth Pulse 2026: Insights from the Next Generation for a Changing World 2026 report sought to know how the next generation is interpreting, and responding to, rapid economic, political, technological and environmental change

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 4:07 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo targets zero extreme poverty by end of his term

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating extreme poverty in the country by ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 4:02 pm

Prabowo targets 500 Sekolah Rakyat by 2029

President Prabowo Subianto expressed his ambition to establish 500 Sekolah Rakyat by 2029 as part of efforts to break ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 3:52 pm

Minister reaffirms Sekolah Rakyat to lift children from poverty

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf reaffirmed the governments commitment to uplifting children from poor ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 3:50 pm

Minister urges womens role in achieving Golden Indonesia 2045

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi said women must play an active role in ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

Thailands Political Trajectory in 2026

Thailands Feb. 9 election will probably be free and fairbut the reactionary establishment will only tolerate the result if current prime minister Anutin wins, says Thitinan Pongsudhirak.

The Irrawaddy 12 Jan 2026 3:08 pm

Iran internet shutdown has lasted over 84 hours, says monitor

As Iran wakes up to a new day, metrics show the national internet blackout is past the 84 hour mark, monitor Netblocks said

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 3:03 pm

World Court opens landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case

It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice, will hear in full in over a decade

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 2:55 pm

Indonesia to open free medical schools, Prabowo says

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his government will open free medical schools to address the country's ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 2:44 pm

Trump says U.S. will take Greenland 'one way or the other'

Mr. Trump says controlling the mineral-rich Danish territory is crucial for U.S. national security, given increased Russian and Chinese military activity in the Arctic

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 2:07 pm

U.S. sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furore over womans killing

If protesters conduct violent activities against law enforcement, if they impede our operations, thats a crime, and we will hold them accountable to those consequences, Ms. Noem said in an interview

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 2:04 pm

Indonesia, Bosnia and Herzegovina sign MoU on defense cooperation

The governments of Indonesia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 1:52 pm

Sekolah Rakyat to break cycle of poverty: Social Minister

Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf stated that the integrated Sekolah Rakyat program aims to break the cycle of ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 1:31 pm

India and US 'actively engaged' in trade negotiations, says new ambassador

Sergio Gor tells reporters in Delhi eal friends can disagree but will always resolve differences.

BBC 12 Jan 2026 1:12 pm

Elephant kills 20 in Indian state as rescue efforts continue

The deaths occurred between 1 and 9 January in a part of one of Asia's largest Sal forests.

BBC 12 Jan 2026 12:54 pm

Police arrest Afghan, African immigrants in Lombok Timur

Lombok Timur Police in West Nusa Tenggara have arrested six undocumented immigrants from Afghanistan and several ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 11:38 am

Mount Semeru erupts sending pyroclastic flow 5 km from peak

Mount Semeru, located on the border of Lumajang and Malang Districts, East Java, erupted on Sunday night (Jan 12), ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 10:20 am

Prabowo convenes cabinet to boost textile, chip production

President Prabowo Subianto convened several ministers to a meeting on Sunday to finalize plans for national industrial ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 10:07 am

Truck drives through anti-Iran protest in Los Angeles

Police detain the driver and said one person was hit by the truck but nobody was seriously hurt

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:54 am

Indonesia opens research on music and the brain with big grants

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has opened wide opportunities for research, including on the ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 1:05 am

US withdrawal won't affect energy transition support in ASEAN: IRENA

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Francesco La Camera stated that the United States plan ...

Antara News 12 Jan 2026 12:43 am

Venezuelans await release of more political prisoners, Maduro doing well

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has begun to free prisoners jailed under Maduro, saying a large number would be released in a gesture of appeasement for which Washington took credit

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 10:10 pm

U.K.'s former U.S. envoy apologises to Epstein's victims, not for his own ties

Peter Mandelson says he would only apologise for his own ties if he had known about Epsteins actions or been complicit

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 9:56 pm

Indonesia, Pakistan eye deeper trade and social cooperation

Indonesia and Pakistan are seeking to broaden economic and social cooperation, with Jakarta pushing to upgrade an ...

Antara News 11 Jan 2026 9:32 pm

UNGA chief says renewable energy shift unstoppable worldwide

The global push toward renewable energy has proven unstoppable despite shifting political winds, United ...

Antara News 11 Jan 2026 9:15 pm

Examining post-disaster recovery policies in Aceh

The Indonesian government's decision to set up the National Central Command Post for Post-Disaster Rehabilitation ...

Antara News 11 Jan 2026 8:59 pm

Trump delivers oil warning, suggesting Cuba should strikea deal with U.S.

Venezuela is Cubas biggest oil supplier, but since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, Mr. Trump has successfully pressed interim President Delcy Rodriguez to send Venezuelan oil to the United States

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 8:59 pm

U.S. to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

The meeting will include Finance Ministers or Cabinet Ministers from the G7 advanced economies, the European Union, Australia, India, South Korea and Mexico, the official said

The Hindu 11 Jan 2026 7:47 pm